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en-USSun, 07 Jun 2020 13:36:34 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 4, 2020: Some cyanobacterial blooms in the sea areas, scarce observations of cyanobacterial blooms in lakesThe Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has started this week its cyanobacterial bloom reporting for the summer 2020. In the Finnish sea areas some cyanobacteria have been observed locally. In lakes, observations of scarce amounts of cyanobacteria have been made only at two locations. In near-shore waters, yellowish pine pollen that misleadingly resembles cyanobacteria may occur.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/57515/29053
57515Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:54:00 GMTThe risk of cyanobacterial blooms in the Finnish sea areas is considerable or moderate – the summer weather determines the actual situationIn average summer weather conditions, the risk of algae is moderate in the northern part of the main basin of the Baltic Sea, a major part of the Archipelago Sea and in the southern part of the Bothnian Sea this summer. In the Bay of Bothnia and the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland, the risk is low.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/57554/29053
57554Thu, 04 Jun 2020 06:00:00 GMTComments invited on the draft for Finland’s first maritime spatial plan – aim to combine the use and good status of marine environment This is the first comprehensive maritime spatial plan concerning Finland’s sea areas. The purpose of the plan is, in broad outline, to designate areas that have potential and could be suitable for certain uses – fisheries, aquaculture, recreation, tourism and maritime transport. The aim is to coordinate the needs of different sectors to improve the conditions for maritime industries and livelihoods and the status of the marine environment.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/57083/29053
57083Mon, 18 May 2020 09:45:00 GMTJuhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the EnvironmentJuhani Damski has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment. Damski’s five-year term as the Permanent Secretary starts on 1 June 2020. He comes to the Ministry of the Environment from the Finnish Meteorological Institute, where he served as Director General.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/56902/29053
56902Thu, 07 May 2020 11:15:00 GMTRoad traffic is a significant source of microplasticsA report compiled by the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has produced a clearer picture of litter in the Finnish marine environment. On beaches close to residential areas 90% of the litter visible to the naked eye is composed of various plastic and foam plastic products, and cigarette butts are the most common type of plastic waste. Road traffic is the most significant source of microplastics.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/55918/29053
55918Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMTGood news from the sea, but there is still cause for concernThe load of nutrients and dangerous substances is decreasing in all European maritime areas, but the impacts caused by the load have not yet been averted. Similarly, most fish stocks are beginning to recover from overfishing in Northern European sea areas. However, overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea remains a major problem. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/54902/29053
54902Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:29:00 GMTOnly some biodegradable plastics actually decompose rapidly in the Baltic SeaThe Finnish Environment Institute has studied how biodegradable and bio-based materials actually decompose in the Baltic Sea marine environment. A set of tests in the sea revealed that some materials decomposed almost completely within six months, while others decomposed not very much at all in the course of the entire year.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/52751/29053
52751Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:39:32 GMTResearch project explores the use of gypsum in fields as a measure for protecting the Baltic SeaThis year, the Ministry of the Environment is launching a research and development project to promote the gypsum treatment of fields in the countries around the Baltic Sea. The aim is to reduce nutrient leaching from agriculture and to improve the state of the sea.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/52696/29053
52696Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:33:33 GMTFinland aims to improve water quality in the Baltic Sea by applying gypsum to fieldsThe Finnish Ministry of the Environment is enhancing the protection of the Baltic Sea by launching a research project on the gypsum treatment of fields. The object of the project is to promote the use of gypsum to treat fields in the countries around the Baltic Sea in order to reduce nutrient leaching from agriculture and improve the water quality in the sea.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51649/29053
51649Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:47:00 GMTRecent monitoring results: Areas suffering from oxygen depletion in the Gulf of Finland have increased from last summerIn the Gulf of Finland, the areas suffering from oxygen depletion have expanded from last summer. The anoxic areas in the Baltic Proper are approximately similar in size than in the autumn of 2018, when the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute estimated them to be more extensive than ever before. The oxygen situation in the Bothnian Sea and the Bay of Bothnia is good, like last year, as indicated by the Finnish Environment Institute’s monitoring results from summer 2019.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51563/29053
51563Fri, 06 Sep 2019 06:56:00 GMTSummary of algal bloom monitoring June-August 2019: Cyanobacteria were mostly mixed in the water in the Finnish sea areas, in lakes the cyanobacteria situation varied a lotDuring the past summer, large amounts of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) were seen particularly in the northern part of the Baltic Sea’s main basin, at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland and south of the Åland Islands. Blue-green algae were observed as surface rafts at time to time, but the wind mainly kept it mixed in the water. In lakes, blue-green algae were seen mixed in the water and less large surface blooms were observed than in earlier monitoring years.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51391/29053
51391Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:00:00 GMTAssessment of the status of Finland’s waters: Status of lakes and rivers about the same as before, coastal waters have deterioratedA new assessment of the ecological status of surface waters in Finland shows that 87% of the surface area of our lakes and 68% of our rivers are in good or very good condition. Eutrophication is still the most significant problem. There have been no major changes in the status of inland waters since 2013, except for some improvement in certain sites. The status of the Gulf of Finland has improved, but for the most part the status of coastal waters is not good. The risks associated with groundwathttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51377/29053
51377Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:44:00 GMTAlgal Bloom Monitoring August 22, 2019: Cyanobacterial blooms have decreased in the Finnish sea areas and lakesSince last week, the amount of cyanobacterial blooms has decreased both in the Finnish sea areas and lakes.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51338/29053
51338Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:40:35 GMTAlgal Bloom Monitoring, August 15 2019: Cyanobacteria situation calm both in the Finnish sea areas and in lakesCool and unstable weather has restrained cyanobacteria occurrence both in the Finnish Sea areas and in lakes. In the sea areas cyanobacteria can still be found in the deeper water layers, and also some patchy surface blooms have been observed. In lakes cyanobacteria are mainly mixed in the water column.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51265/29053
51265Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:53:15 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 8, 2019: Cyanobacteria occurrence still continues in the Finnish sea areas, in lakes less cyanobacteria observed than typically this time of summerObservations reveal a large surface cyanobacteria bloom in the Baltic Proper that extends north close to Finnish coastal areas. Blooms have also been reported in the southern part of the Bothnian Sea. In lakes, cyanobacteria have been observed less than typically this time of summer.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51165/29053
51165Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:52:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 1, 2019: Cool and windy weather has slowed down the growth of the cyanobacteria in Finnish sea areas and lakesThe cooler and windier weather this week has slowed down the growth of the cyanobacteria and kept them mixed in water. Cyanobacterial blooms have declined in the Baltic Sea as well as in lakes since last week. However, if the weather warms up and the wind calms down, cyanobacteria may increase again.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51134/29053
51134Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:52:00 GMTDirector General Lea Kauppi selected as one of the top experts for the Horizon EuropeDirector General, Professor Lea Kauppi from Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) has been nominated as a member of the Mission Board for Healthy Oceans, Seas, Coastal and Inland Waters for the Horizon Europe.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51132/29053
51132Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:45:33 GMTWarming in the Baltic Sea area increases blue-green algae bloomsSince 1990, the Baltic Sea has on average warmed by almost 2 °C, Finnish sea areas even more than that. Nutrient pollution has continued to visibly decrease on this millennium but the surface area of anoxic seabed is at an all-time high.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51099/29053
51099Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:15:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 25, 2019: Cyanobacteria have further increased in the Finnish sea areas and lakesThe amount of cyanobacteria has increased since last week, and it may continue to increase if the weather stays warm. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51095/29053
51095Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:19:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 18, 2019: Cyanobacteria have increased in the Finnish sea areas and lakesIn the Southern and South-Western Finnish sea areas, amount of cyanobacteria has increased since last week, and cyanobacteria are mostly mixed in the water column. Amount of cyanobacteria has increased also in lakes, even though there are still less cyanobacterial observations than usually during this time of the summer.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/51033/29053
51033Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:13:38 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 11, 2019: Amount of cyanobacteria has increased in the sea areas, in the lakes the amount of cyanobacteria is less than usuallyAmount of cyanobacteria has increased in the Southern and South-Western Finnish sea areas. In lakes, amount of cyanobacteria is lower than usually during this time of the summer.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50919/29053
50919Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:32:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 4, 2019: Cyanobacteria situation is typical in lakes, only few observations in the Finnish sea areasPoor weather conditions have had an effect on algal bloom development. In Finnish fresh waters the situation regarding cyanobacteria is normal for the period. In our marine waters cyanobacterial blooms have been observed only sporadically and intense blooms have not been encountered yet. However, a period of warm and calm weather may intensify cyanobacterial blooms quickly.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50876/29053
50876Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:10:45 GMTProblem solving in Zanzibar with the expertise of the Finnish Environment InstituteUnderwater nature of Zanzibar, Tanzania, is spectacular with its coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangrove forests. Marine life is however facing severe threats as coastal zone is affected by increasing tourism, coastal building, overfishing and also climate change.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50867/29053
50867Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:22:13 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 27, 2019: Cyanobacteria situation is typical both in the Finnish sea areas and in lakesIn the Finnish sea areas only single abundant cyanobacteria occurrences have been observed in coastal areas. In lakes, the cyanobacteria situation is also typical, and the likelihood of abundant surface blooms is low in the next few days.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50814/29053
50814Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:43:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 20, 2019: Cyanobacteria occurrence has increased in some lakes, in the Finnish sea areas the cyanobacteria situation is typical for the Midsummer weekDue to warm weather the occurrence of cyanobacteria has increased in lakes, but the algal situation is still rather typical for the period. Both in the coastal and open sea areas of the Baltic Sea only single surface blooms of cyanobacteria have been observed. Pollen of pine can still form surface water accumulations in the central and northern Finland that may resemble cyanobacteria.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50716/29053
50716Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:09:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 13, 2019: Blue-green algae have slightly increased in lakes, in sea areas the situation is still calm Cyanophyte blooms have increased since last week in lakes in Southern Finland. In the Finnish open sea areas no blooms have been observed, but a few occurrences of blue-green algae have been observed on the coasthttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50620/29053
50620Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:26:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring June 6, 2019: No cyanobacterial blooms in the sea areas, scarce observations from lakesThe Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has started this week its cyanobacterial bloom reporting for the summer 2019. Cyanobacterial blooms have not been observed in the Finnish sea areas this week. In lakes, observations of scarce amounts of cyanobacteria have been made only at few locations. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50572/29053
50572Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:34:00 GMTSignificant risk of blue-green algae blooms in summer across Finnish sea areas – warm and sunny summer may dramatically increase occurrence of bloomsThe risk of significant and widespread blue-green algae blooms in Finnish sea areas matches that of previous years, since the nutrient situation has remained largely the same. This summer brings with it a substantial risk of blue-green algae formations in the Gulf of Finland, the northern part of the Baltic Proper and most of the Finnish Archipelago Sea. The weather conditions will determine whether or not the risk is realised.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50578/29053
50578Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:00:00 GMTAre there ghost nets in Finnish waters?Ghost nets refer to nets and other gear lost by fishermen that fish by themselves in seas and bodies of water. They are harmful to animals and constitute a part of the plastic problem in the seas. The Finnish Environment Institute and the Finnish Fishermen’s Association have started to investigate the ghost net situation in the Bothnian Sea.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50415/29053
50415Wed, 29 May 2019 05:28:00 GMTA warmer Arctic will have a large and complex impact to algal productionThe warming of the Arctic Ocean could generally increase the primary production provided by algae living in sea ice, but the impact varies greatly between latitudes, claims a study published in the renowned scientific journal Science Advances. Since the Arctic marine food web is short, poorly diverse and seasonally driven by limited pulses of energy, the expected changes in primary production can have relevant impacts to the rest of the food web up to humans.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/50161/29053
50161Thu, 09 May 2019 06:13:00 GMTDoctoral dissertation: Global warming may change the composition of phytoplankton communities and reduce the carbon flux to higher trophic levelsGlobal warming changes the composition of phytoplankton communities in marine ecosystems. In some ecosystems, for example in the Baltic Sea, the composition of phytoplankton communities may shift from diatom predominance towards the dinoflagellate during blooms. This may potentially reduce the carbon flux to higher trophic levels.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/49888/29053
49888Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:39:05 GMTKey Project increases sustainability of Finland’s food systemClimate change, protecting our water resources and ensuring the sustainability of food production require a shift to a system in which nutrients circulate. Over the past three years, the Key Government Project promoting the circular economy has invested more than EUR 30 million in water protection and nutrient recycling. Has Finland reached its goal of becoming a model country for nutrient and energy self-sufficiency?http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/49793/29053
49793Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:46:12 GMTSeaguide.fi is a new map for marinersSeaguide.fi is a new map for boaters, people with holiday homes and anyone on the coast. The service provides information generated by several Finnish organisations on topics such as the weather and conditions at sea, guest harbours, places of interest and nature and the state of environment. It also offers photographs, satellite imagery and many other types of interesting information.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/49251/29053
49251Fri, 08 Feb 2019 07:04:00 GMTAdvancing assessment of nutrient load impact on coastal water qualityThe impact of nutrient load on the quality of coastal waters can now be modelled with improved precision and realism. The new model system developed in the Finnish Environment Instute offers a new tool for monitoring water quality, planning river basin management measures and assessing the environmental impact of various human activities. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/48936/29053
48936Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:00:00 GMTNew status report shows that further measures are needed to improve the state of the seaThe Finnish Environment Institute has published an extensive information package about the status of Finland’s marine environment. The new report about the status of Finland’s marine environment is published in Finnish and Swedish and it is available online free of charge. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/48908/29053
48908Thu, 27 Dec 2018 09:53:22 GMTThe headquarters of the Finnish Environment Institute is moving to the Viikki campusThe headquarters of the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) is moving on 19th November 2018 from the Töölö borough of Helsinki to the University of Helsinki’s Viikki campus (street address: Latokartanonkaari 11). SYKE’s new base at Viikki is a truly modern working environment, where care and attention has been paid to environmentally sustainable solutions. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/48441/29053
48441Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:17:00 GMTFor the first time, a smart buoy with an oil sensor is delivering data via satellite in open sea conditions in the Baltic SeaIn October a smart navigation buoy system started to deliver real-time measurement data via satellite, monitoring oil and some other water quality parameters in the Baltic Sea’s water. It is located south of Helsinki in the Gulf of Finland. The monitoring data gives later great advantages to the oil spill response actions of authorities and it eases revealing illegal oil discharges. The system is part of SYKE’s GRACE project cooperation and it is made by Meritaito Ltd. The data is freely availabhttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/48435/29053
48435Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:15:00 GMTAranda’s monitoring cruise reveals: Last summer’s algal bloom in the Baltic Sea was the result of a surge of nutrient-rich water from the Baltic ProperResearch vessel Aranda’s first monitoring cruise after its renovation was a success despite challenging weather conditions and a tight schedule. The results show that salty and oxygen-depleted water reaching as far as the Eastern Gulf of Finland could spell difficult cyanobacterial bloom conditions next year as well.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/48046/29053
48046Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:43:08 GMTPharmaceuticals screened systematically for the first time in the Baltic SeaCWPharma, an EU-funded project, has started screening active pharmaceutical ingredients in six river basin districts to get a better picture of the sources, emissions and environmental concentrations of pharmaceuticals in the Baltic Sea region.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/48007/29053
48007Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:02:00 GMTThe winners of the ‘Meriroskahaaste’ challenge prize address different stages of marine litteringThe goal of the ‘Meriroskahaaste’ marine litter challenge prize was to find solutions to decrease the amount of litter ending up in the Baltic Sea. The winning trio – Paptic Ltd, VTT’s PlastBug team, and the ’Pidä Saaristo Siistinä’ environmental association – received a total of 32,000 euros of prize money for adding momentum to the saving of the Baltic Sea.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47950/29053
47950Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:25:53 GMTRenovated marine research vessel Aranda embarks immediately on a research cruiseThe renovated marine research vessel Aranda was delivered to the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE today. The overhaul was carried out by Rauma Marine Constructions Oy at its shipyard in the city of Rauma. Next week the Aranda heads out on her first research cruise on the Baltic Sea.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47670/29053
47670Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:03:00 GMTSummary of algal bloom monitoring 2018: Sweltering summer brought exceptional cyanobacterial surface blooms to sea areas, in lakes abundant cyanobacterial blooms took place earlierIn the Gulf of Finland, cyanobacterial blooms during the summer of 2018 were strongest for the 2010's. Surface blooms covered at worst almost the entire Gulf of Finland. Also in the southern parts of Archipelago Sea and Sea of Åland cyanobacterial surface blooms were abundant. In lakes cyanobacteria became abundant already in late June due to warm weather and cyanobacteria were observed in lakes more than typically until the beginning of Augusthttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47752/29053
47752Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:20:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 23, 2018: No wide cyanobacterial blooms in the Finnish sea areas, blooms have decreased also in lakesThe amount of cyanobacterial surface blooms has further decreased in the Finnish sea areas and lakes. In the Gulf of Finland, weak surface accumulations of cyanobacteria still occur. Harmless filamentous macrophytic green algae are abundant in many places along the Finnish coastline.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47674/29053
47674Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:19:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 16, 2018: Typical cyanobacterial situation in the Finnish sea areas and lakesCyanobacteria are mixed into the water in the southern and south-western sea areas, and wide cyanobacterial blooms have not been observed anymore in the Finnish sea areas. In lakes, cyanobacteria are not present in most of the observation sites, but there are still some abundant cyanobacterial blooms in the southern Finland. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47602/29053
47602Thu, 16 Aug 2018 11:07:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 9, 2018: Cyanobacteria have been mixed into the water in the Finnish sea areas, cyanobacterial blooms have decreased also in lakesCyanobacteria are still quite abundant in the Gulf of Finland, in the Archipelago Sea and in the Bothnian Sea, but cyanobacteria are now mixed into the water and wide surface blooms have not been observed anymore in the Finnish sea areas. In lakes, observations of cyanobacterial blooms have decreased and the cyanobacterial situation is now typical for this time of the summer. New surface blooms may occur if the weather is warm and calm. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47535/29053
47535Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:10:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring August 2, 2018: Cyanobacterial blooms have decreased in the Finnish sea areas, there are still more cyanobacterial blooms than usually in lakesSince last week, cyanobacterial blooms have decreased in the Finnish sea areas. Still, there is a lot of cyanobacteria mixed in the water in the Gulf of Finland, and surface blooms occur in the southern coast of the Bothnian Sea and in the southern areas of Åland. In lakes, observations of cyanobacteria have decreased since last week, but there are still more observations than usually on average. New cyanobacterial blooms may still occur, if warm and calm weather conditions prevail.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47482/29053
47482Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:05:00 GMTBlue-green algae in water are a risk for people and animalsExceptionally abundant blooms of blue-green algae, i.e. cyanobacteria, increase the risk of adverse health effects. Water containing blue-green algae must always be considered a potential health risk. If there are blue-green algae in water, it must not be consumed by people or animals, not even after boiling. Algal toxins will still be present in water for a few days after a visible bloom has disappeared.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47443/29053
47443Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:18:56 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 26, 2018: Extensive blooming of cyanobacteria has continued in the Finnish sea areas and lakes Extensive blooming of cyanobacteria has continued in the southern and southwestern Finnish sea areas and lakes. Wide surface blooms are situated in the southern sea areas of Åland and the Archipelago Sea, and in the Gulf of Finland. There is also a wide cyanobacterial bloom in the open sea area of the Bothnian Sea. In lakes, cyanobacterial situation has been worse than usually already for five weeks. Everyone can report cyanobacterial observations to the Järvi-meriwiki with application Havaintolhttp://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47454/29053
47454Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:21:00 GMTAlgal bloom monitoring July 19, 2018: Exceptionally wide Cyanobacterial blooms in the Gulf of Finland and in the Southern and East-Southern areas of the Archipelago Sea, blooms continue also in lakesCyanobacterial blooms have been exceptionally wide in the Gulf of Finland and in the Southern and East-Southern areas of the Archipelago Sea. Amount of cyanobacteria has increased also in the Western and Southern areas of Åland. In lakes, cyanobacterial blooms have been common especially in the Southern Finland, but observations of cyanobacterial blooms have been reported from the whole Finland, except from Lapland. http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47434/29053
47434Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:12:00 GMTNutrient load into the Baltic Sea continues to be too high, and global warming also increases the risk of blue-green algae bloomsIn recent days, the Gulf of Finland and parts of the Archipelago Sea have seen exceptionally broad blooming of blue-green algae. According to the weather forecast, the exceptionally warm weather will continue for the whole week and the vigorous blue-green algae blooming is expected to continue in the coming days, particularly in southern marine areas. Lake areas have also seen large amounts of blue-green algae blooms.http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/content/47430/29053
47430Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:05:32 GMT